The City of Chehalis in Washington has been awarded a federal grant of $994,653 to conduct a feasibility study, design services, and public engagement for a proposed hydrogen fueling facility at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport. This initiative is part of the Chehalis Hub for Aviation Innovation and Sustainable Energy (CHAISE). The project, championed by Sen. Maria Cantwell, envisions features like a fueling station, on-site storage, or hydrogen generation. Cantwell underscored the strategic advantages of the site, such as its proximity to Interstate 5 and its equal distance to major cities like Seattle and Portland. The city is actively pursuing additional funding through programs like the SMART grant and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program. The grant, administered by the Build America Bureau through the U.S. Department of Transportation, is part of the Innovative Finance Asset Concession Grant Program established in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This program aims to provide $100 million over five years in technical assistance and expert services grants to public entities. Additionally, Cantwell previously announced a substantial federal investment in hydrogen energy in the Pacific Northwest, with the U.S. Department of Energy allocating $27.5 million to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association for the initial phase of a $1 billion hydrogen development project.